Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
plumerioides
ID:
468753

Status:
valid

Authors:
Chautems

Source:
cmp

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Candollea 56(2): 266 (2002).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000468085

Common Names

  • Plumerioides Paliavana
  • Paliavana Plumerioides
  • Plumerioides Paliavana

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Description

Paliavana plumerioides (also called Plumeria-like Paliavana, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Gesneriaceae. It is a perennial herb with a creeping habit, growing up to 20 cm tall. It is native to Peru, where it is found in tropical rainforests. It is found in shady, moist, and rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Paliavana plumerioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is known for its attractive foliage and is often used as a ground cover. It is also known to attract butterflies and birds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Paliavana plumerioides has white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Paliavana plumerioides is a tropical plant native to South America. It is a low-growing, clumping perennial with bright green, oval-shaped leaves. It is easy to propagate from stem cuttings. Cut a stem just below a node and remove the lower leaves. Place the cutting in a pot filled with moist potting soil and keep it in a warm, humid environment. The cutting should root within a few weeks.

Where to Find Paliavana plumerioides

Paliavana plumerioides can be found in tropical regions of Central and South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.

Paliavana plumerioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Paliavana plumerioides?

Paliavana plumerioides

What is the common name of Paliavana plumerioides?

Plumeria-like Paliavana

What is the natural habitat of Paliavana plumerioides?

Tropical rainforest

Species in the Gesneriaceae family

Acanthonema diandrum, Achimenes admirabilis, Achimenes antirrhina, Achimenes brevifolia, Achimenes candida, Achimenes cettoana, Achimenes dulcis, Achimenes erecta, Achimenes fimbriata, Achimenes flava, Achimenes glabrata, Achimenes grandiflora, Achimenes heterophylla, Achimenes hintoniana, Achimenes longiflora, Achimenes mexicana, Achimenes misera, Achimenes nayaritensis, Achimenes obscura, Achimenes occidentalis, Achimenes patens, Achimenes pedunculata, Achimenes skinneri, Achimenes woodii, Achimenes tincticoma, Achimenes elota, Achimenes sanguinea, Achimenes ixtapaensis, Aeschynanthus citrinus, Aeschynanthus membranifolius, Aeschynanthus mendumiae, Aeschynanthus sojolianus, Aeschynanthus dischidioides, Aeschynanthus minutifolius, Aeschynanthus acuminatissimus, Aeschynanthus acuminatus, Aeschynanthus albidus, Aeschynanthus amboinensis, Aeschynanthus amoenus, Aeschynanthus andersonii, Aeschynanthus angustifolius, Aeschynanthus angustioblongus, Aeschynanthus apicidens, Aeschynanthus arctocalyx, Aeschynanthus arfakensis, Aeschynanthus argentii, Aeschynanthus asclepioides, Aeschynanthus atrorubens, Aeschynanthus atrosanguineus, Aeschynanthus batakiorum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2534864: Based on the initial data import
Alain Chautems (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chautems' in the authors string.